NORTH YORKSHIRE LAW FIRM WINS PRAISE IN LEGAL GUIDE

Managing Partner Stephen Hopwood

A leading North Yorkshire law practice has won 40 recommendations for its lawyers and has been ranked in 16 legal disciplines in the newly-published legal guide, the UK Legal 500.

McCormicks Solicitors sees a Hall of Fame place for Consultant Peter McCormick OBE in both the London and Yorkshire and Humber sections for his expertise in Sport. Three more of the team are described as “Leading Lawyers” in their fields, namely James Towler and David Birks for Sport and Peter Minnikin for General Crime and Fraud.

The areas of law in which the practice wins recommendations are: Corporate and Commercial; EU and Competition Law; General Crime and Fraud; Dispute Resolution/Commercial Litigation; Employment; Finance/Insolvency and Corporate Recovery; Agriculture and Estates; Charities and Not-For-Profit; Contentious Trusts and Probate; Personal Tax, Trusts and Probate; Property Litigation; and Sport; along with London rankings for Dispute Resolution/Mediators; Professional Discipline; Sport; and Reputation Management.

Managing Partner Stephen Hopwood said: “The UK Legal 500 carries out extensive research with clients so these results underline the effectiveness and dedication of our team and I am delighted to see so many recommendations for individuals in the practice.”